Maahir works as a disability support worker in a group home. One of the people he supports is Naomi, who uses a wheelcha
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:45 am
Maahir works as a disability support worker in a group home. One
of the people he supports is Naomi, who uses a wheelchair, and has
autism. Naomi is 16.
In recent months, Naomi’s behaviour has changed significantly.
She’s been biting and hitting staff, raising her voice at staff and
other people in support, and refusing to comply with
requests.
Maahir and his team look at Naomi’s individualised behaviour
support plan and note that it recommends using meditation
techniques or a bath if she becomes agitated. At this stage, there
is no information about what to do in the event of Naomi’s recent
behaviours of concern.
Maahir’s supervisor, Karen, organises for an integrated
assessment to take place. As part of the assessment, she asks
Maahir and other team members to observe Naomi’s behaviour, and
record the type, frequency and triggers of the behaviours of
concern to try and identify the context.
Maahir observes that on the days this behaviour occurs it is
usually at the end of the day around meal time. When she is
asked to eat, she refuses, and then her behaviour escalates very
otten into biting, hitting and shouting at others. These days
usually correspond with family visits. Naomi’s mother and sister
visit twice a week. Sometimes they take Naomi on an outing.
1. What positive behaviour support strategies should Maahir
recognise in Naomi’s behaviour support plan. the question is about
"positive behaviour support strategies'
of the people he supports is Naomi, who uses a wheelchair, and has
autism. Naomi is 16.
In recent months, Naomi’s behaviour has changed significantly.
She’s been biting and hitting staff, raising her voice at staff and
other people in support, and refusing to comply with
requests.
Maahir and his team look at Naomi’s individualised behaviour
support plan and note that it recommends using meditation
techniques or a bath if she becomes agitated. At this stage, there
is no information about what to do in the event of Naomi’s recent
behaviours of concern.
Maahir’s supervisor, Karen, organises for an integrated
assessment to take place. As part of the assessment, she asks
Maahir and other team members to observe Naomi’s behaviour, and
record the type, frequency and triggers of the behaviours of
concern to try and identify the context.
Maahir observes that on the days this behaviour occurs it is
usually at the end of the day around meal time. When she is
asked to eat, she refuses, and then her behaviour escalates very
otten into biting, hitting and shouting at others. These days
usually correspond with family visits. Naomi’s mother and sister
visit twice a week. Sometimes they take Naomi on an outing.
1. What positive behaviour support strategies should Maahir
recognise in Naomi’s behaviour support plan. the question is about
"positive behaviour support strategies'